Description
Ultimate Cowboy Caviar Dip is fresh, zesty, and packed with Tex-Mex flavor! A vibrant and colorful appetizer featuring black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas thoroughly.
- Dice the red and green bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes, avocado, and jalapeño. Chop the cilantro finely.
- In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, peppers, onion, tomatoes, and jalapeño. Toss gently.
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing. Pour over the mixture and stir to coat.
- Gently fold in avocado and cilantro just before serving.
- Chill for 30 minutes if desired to enhance flavors.
- Serve with chips, as a topping, or by itself!
Notes
- Best served fresh. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust jalapeño and lime juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American